Description
A vibrant and refreshing Cucumber and Sweet Pepper Salad tossed in a homemade sesame ginger dressing, enhanced with a touch of chili oil and everything but the bagel seasoning for added zest. Perfect as a light side or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
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Sesame Ginger Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
Salad
- 7-8 mini sweet bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced into rings
- 4 Persian cucumbers, sliced
- 1/4 cup sesame ginger dressing
- 1-2 tablespoons chili oil (depending on desired heat level)
- 2-3 teaspoons everything but the bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, grated ginger, and honey until well combined and smooth.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a mixing or serving bowl, add the sliced mini sweet bell peppers and Persian cucumbers. Pour in the prepared sesame ginger dressing and toss gently to coat all the vegetables evenly.
- Add seasoning and heat: Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of chili oil according to your heat preference over the salad. Sprinkle 2 to 3 teaspoons of everything but the bagel seasoning on top. Toss lightly again to distribute the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste, or chill it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy this crisp and flavorful salad as a light accompaniment to any meal.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili oil to suit your spice tolerance.
- Everything but the bagel seasoning adds a crunchy texture and a burst of savory flavor, but it can be omitted if unavailable.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- For a vegan version, ensure soy sauce and honey are substituted accordingly, such as using tamari and maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
